Chelsea has secured a sale deal approved by the UK government for R$26 billion and a contribution of R$1 billion

the age Roman Abramovich, Anyway, it was closed in Chelsea on Wednesday. The 19-year period during which the Russian oligarch ruled the London team ended with the British government’s agreement to buy the club. You are blues Acquired by an American-led consortium Todd Boehleone of the owners Los Angeles Dodgersone of the major baseball teams in the United States, for R$26.6 billion.

The approval came after the British government made sure that the Russian would not make a profit from the sale. Abramovich decided to leave the team in the face of strong negative repercussions from the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the end of February. The Russians suffered penalties from the local government, which directly harmed Chelsea’s management.

“Given the sanctions we have imposed on those associated with (Vladimir) Putin and the bloody invasion of Ukraine, the club’s long-term future can only be guaranteed under a new owner. Abramovich or other individuals who have suffered from (government) sanctions,” said Nadine Doris, Minister of Culture. in the British government.

Because of the penalties, Chelsea was operated under a special license granted by the government. With these restrictions, the club cannot rent, sell or renew player contracts. This license is only valid until the 31st Tuesday of the following week. Approval of the purchase will allow the club to obtain a permanent license again.

The value of the negotiations amounted to 4.25 billion pounds, equivalent to 26.6 billion Brazilian riyals. The proposal was financially backed by Clearlake Capital. Mark Walter, president of the baseball franchise, and Swiss entrepreneur Hansorg Weiss are also involved in this field as well.

“Of the total investment, £2.5 billion will be applied to purchase club shares. This proceeds will be deposited into a UK frozen bank account with the intent to donate 100% to charitable causes, Roman Abramovich emphasized. UK Government approval will be required to transfer funds from the bank account Frozen for the UK,” Chelsea explained at the time of the sale, which was confirmed earlier this month.

The deal was pending approvals from the Premier League, the league that organizes the Premier League, and the British government. The league endorsement was granted on Tuesday. Completion of the purchase will allow the club’s new owners, the current world and Champions League champions, to begin investing in the team. Initial projection, according to the British newspaper telegraph200 million euros, equivalent to 1 billion Brazilian riyals.